Tokyo: Retro Manga Tour - Birthplace of Astro Boy & Doraemon

4 hours

Easy

Tokyo: Retro Manga Tour - Birthplace of Astro Boy & Doraemon

Step into the golden age of Japanese pop culture! 

Discover the legendary Tokiwa-so, the humble apartment where the "God of Manga" Osamu Tezuka and other icons lived. This is the

sacred ground where world-famous stories like 'Astro Boy', 'Doraemon', and 'Kamen Rider' were born.


Explore the nostalgic streets of Shiinamachi, a living time capsule of the 1950s Showa Era. Your local guide will reveal the hidden stories of the artists who dreamed of changing the world through their drawings. End your journey like a true manga master with an optional soak in a traditional Sento (public bath).


Highlights

• Visit Tokiwa-so Manga Museum: The legendary cradle of modern anime and manga.

• Astro Boy & Doraemon Roots: See where these world-famous icons were created.

• Retro Showa Atmosphere: Stroll through nostalgic 1950s streets and shopping alleys.

• Expert Local Guide: Deep dive into the history and hidden spots of Shiinamachi.

• Optional Sento Experience: Relax like a local in a traditional Japanese public bath.

What's included?
    Exclusions
    • Goods & services tax
    • Tour transportation is not included. (moving between locations)
    • Admission to Tokiwa-so Special Exhibition (paid locally)
    • Meals at cafés are not included.
    • The sento (public bath) experience fee is payable on site: ¥550 plus optional items such as towels.
    Please note
      • What to bring: Cash (for small shops and admissions), and a change of clothes if joining the Sento experience.
      • Footwear: Please wear socks, as you will need to remove shoes at certain facilities.
      • Photos: Photography is allowed in most areas, but please follow the guide’s instructions at the museum.
      What to bring
        • Cash
          Several facilities remain cash-based.
          Carrying small denominations of yen is advised for admission and purchases.
        • Change of Clothes – Sento Option
          The sento experience does not require you to bring items in advance; however, as this is an active walking tour, you may perspire.
          Bringing a change of clothes is recommended for comfort.